FC 25 BEST YOUNG DEFENDERS FOR CAREER MODE
Here are the top young defenders for your FC 25 Career Mode, each with great potential to strengthen your club. However, remember that your decision should consider factors like your current squad, formation, budget, and playstyle.
This list highlights defenders under 23 with strong growth potential, who could develop into elite players soon.
CBs
01 António SILVA
Portugal |
Benfica
Rating: 79 | Potential: 87
20 Years Old | Value: €36M
20 Years Old | Value: €36M
At just 20, António Silva shows a maturity that many players never reach in their entire careers. If you’re after a dominant center-back, he’s the one to buy.
02 Gonçalo INÁCIO
Portugal |
Sporting
Rating: 80 | Potential: 87
22 Years Old | Value: €40M
22 Years Old | Value: €40M
Fast and strong on the attack, Inácio is a quality defender. While he may not be as good as António Silva now or in the future, he still has the potential to become an excellent player.
03 Piero HINCAPIÉ
Colombia |
Leverkusen
Rating: 81 | Potential: 86
22 Years Old | Value: €36M
22 Years Old | Value: €36M
He may not have the same bright future as the top two on the list, but Hincapié is still a defender every coach would love to have on their team.
04 Giorgio SCALVINI
Italy |
Atalanta
Rating: 78 | Potential: 88
20 Years Old | Value: €29M
20 Years Old | Value: €29M
The Italian isn’t as good as the others on this list yet, but he could be a better option for those patient enough to play over multiple seasons. In a few years, he will be the best center-back in the world.
05 Pau CUBARSÍ
Spain |
FC Barcelona
Rating: 72 | Potential: 88
17 Years Old | Value: €5.5M
17 Years Old | Value: €5.5M
The young player from FC Barcelona is still very inexperienced and not quite ready for most teams. However, for a relatively low price, you can secure what will be a fantastic center-back in the future.
RBs
01 Malo GUSTO
France |
Chelsea
Rating: 80 | Potential: 86
21 Years Old | Value: €31.5M
21 Years Old | Value: €31.5M
Gusto is one of the fastest young right-backs. Last year, he ranked fourth on our list, and this year he moved up to the top. It’s no coincidence that Chelsea extended his contract until 2030!
05 ARNAU M
Spain |
Girona
Rating: 79 | Potential: 85
21 Years Old | Value: €26.5M
21 Years Old | Value: €26.5M
The fantastic season of Girona highlighted some lesser-known players, with Arnau being one of them. He represents a significant investment, but quality comes at a price.
03 Tino LIVRAMENTO
England |
Newcastle
Rating: 78 | Potential: 85
21 Years Old | Value: €27M
21 Years Old | Value: €27M
Livramento may not be a fantastic player, but the quality of young right-backs isn’t very high. Still, he’s a solid option, especially since he performs well on the opposite side too.
04 Rico LEWIS
England |
Man City
Rating: 76 | Potential: 85
19 Years Old | Value: €15.5M
19 Years Old | Value: €15.5M
Rico Lewis won’t have a place at City anytime soon. He’s not good enough yet, but he will be one day. Those who are more patient could end up with an above-average full-back
05 Conor BRADLEY
N Ireland |
Liverpool
Rating: 75 | Potential: 84
20 Years Old | Value: €12M
20 Years Old | Value: €12M
The Premier League is filled with talented young right-backs. However, most of them don’t have a place in their teams yet. This is the case for Bradley, who will need to wait a bit longer to showcase his potential.
LBs
01 Alejandro BALDÉ
Spain |
Barcelona
Rating: 81 | Potential: 89
20 Years Old | Value: €54M
20 Years Old | Value: €54M
Baldé is still very young, but it’s clear he will become the best left-back in the world. Despite strong competition, he stands out for his consistent improvement each year.
02 Joško GVARDIOL
Croatia |
Man City
Rating: 83 | Potential: 87
22 Years Old | Value: €49.5M
22 Years Old | Value: €49.5M
It won’t be easy to convince Manchester City to sell him, but if you manage to, don’t miss the chance to get one of the best defenders money can buy.
03 Nuno MENDES
Portugal |
PSG
Rating: 83 | Potential: 87
22 Years Old | Value: €49.5M
22 Years Old | Value: €49.5M
Extremely fast and powerful, the Portuguese player has almost no flaws. He’s already at a top club, so only a few teams will be able to convince him to make a move.
04 Destiny UDOGIE
Italy |
Tottenham
Rating: 82 | Potential: 86
21 Years Old | Value: €41.5M
21 Years Old | Value: €41.5M
Despite appearing to be an expensive player, Udogie will prove to be a bargain for anyone who buys him, with the potential to resell him at a much higher price. Whether you’re looking for performance on the field or in your wallet, the Italian is a safe bet.
05 Jorrel HATO
Netherlands |
Ajax
Rating: 75 | Potential: 88
18 Years Old | Value: €12.5M
18 Years Old | Value: €12.5M
While he may not be as high-profile as others, this rapid Dutch full-back could be a hidden gem. He’s set to become one of the best and can be yours at an attractive price.